CVE-2026-69866: Windows Device Association Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Use after free in Windows Device Association Service allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Other sources
Windows Device Association Service Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
— Microsoft
Affected Software
Remediation
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Fixed in 10.0.28000.2954Patch KB5124012 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26100.33438Patch KB5122871 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19045.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.22631.7582Patch KB5122880 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.26200.9445Patch KB5124008 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.19044.7725Patch KB5122878 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.17763.9245Patch KB5122876 - Upgrade
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Fixed in 10.0.20348.5622Patch KB5122882
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
An attacker must already be authorized on the affected system and exploit the flaw locally. The available data does not indicate that remote access or user interaction is required.
Which systems are identified as affected?
The affected software list includes Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022, and Windows Server 2025.
What is the likely impact if exploitation succeeds?
Successful exploitation allows local elevation of privileges. The supplied severity vector indicates high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.